Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU8CSC6
SM-A520F 1 country Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU8CSC6 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU8CSC6 is an Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for France (XEF). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build A520FXXS8CSC5, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8.

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Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2019-03-12
Build Date
2019-02-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 8. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) use bootloader binary G (16) (latest: A520FXXUGCZC8). If your device already runs binary G (16), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A520FXXU8CSC6
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520F
    XEF France
    		A520FOXA8CSC1 2019-04-04 — — Download

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    How to flash A520FXXU8CSC6

    • A520FXXU8CSC6 has bootloader binary 8. Your device must run binary 8 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    What's new in A520FXXU8CSC6

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal13.2 cm (5.2")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency1.9 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • RAM3 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsSingle SIM
    • Battery capacity3000 mAh
    • Weight159 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A520FXXU8CSC6 is Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for France (XEF). It includes the 2019-02-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-03-12.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8. Install it instead of A520FXXU8CSC6 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520FXXS8CSC5.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) running binary 8 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 10 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017)

    No changelog details available.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    No changelog details available.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    No changelog details available.
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